Daniel L. Fuchs

Daniel Lawrence Fuchs, 72 years old, of Hollywood, Florida (previously from Brooklyn, NY), lost his three-month long battle with cancer on October 29, 2014. He had been active and seemed healthy, until an unexpected loss of weight sent him to the doctor. The prognosis was not good, but Dan was determined to get the most out of the life he was allotted. He was happy to have met a lady, Toni Webb, in 2010, who enjoyed the same things he did: country music (especially Willie Nelson!), riding horses, fishing, gardening, and cats. They often went to concerts, plays, horse shows, and out to dinner. Dan commented that he had never met anyone who "kept so many plates spinning at the same time!" He said her energy gave him energy.

Dan was born in New York, on January 11, 1942. As a child and young man, he was an avid fisherman, often riding the subway, carrying his fishing rods, to get to his fishing destination. On the ride home, he commented that his fellow subway riders gave him plenty of space, due to his fishy aroma! He attended the University of Miami, served in the Army (stationed in California, and in Vietnam), and he had a career on Wall Street. He retired from New York to Florida in 2010, after the death of his wife of 35 years, Ann. His 91-year old mother asked him to moved in with her, in Hollywood, Florida, as she was in poor health. He did so, but he lost his mother in 2011.

For the past few years, Dan spent a great deal of time with his close friend, Toni, and her horses. He would surprise Toni with tickets to plays like "Lion King," and enjoyed their time dining out, working around her small farm, and attending horse shows. He helped plant the landscaping plants in front of her house, and helped her paint the outside of it. They went horseback riding when the weather was cool enough. He adopted a calico kitten from the Humane Society, that he named "Bella," and he loved her dearly. (Bella has now been adopted by Toni's son.)

Dan was liked by everyone who met him. He had many friends through his interest in fishing. He was always thoughtful, kind and generous. He loved animals, too, especially cats and horses. He is survived by his friend, Toni Webb of Davie, Florida, and his sister, Suzanne Fuchs of Forest Hills, New York.

There will be a Celebration of Life gathering to remember Dan, at Toni's home in Davie, FL, on Friday, November 7, 2014, at 7:00 PM. Those who knew Dan are welcome to attend. Dan requested that his ashes be scattered at sea, in honor of his love of fishing. In lieu of flowers, Dan would love to know his friends donated to the Humane Society of Broward County in his name.